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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,086.70, 708,339.33 and 247,393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,086.70, 708,339.33 and 247,393.72 is: 371,200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,086.70 : 708,339.33 = 247,393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,086.70/708,339.33 = 247,393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,086.70x = 708,339.33 × 247,393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,086.70x = 175,238,701,871.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,238,701,871.01/472,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,200.25

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